Virtual Bangladesh : Bangladeshi of the Year 1998

Who is Bangladeshi of the Year 1998?

Which Bangladeshi has had the most impact on Bangladesh and Bangladeshis?

Voting has been completed. The results will be announced early next year. Happy New Year!

Kazi Golam Rasul: Dhaka District and Session judge - For having the courage to convict the killers of Bangobandhu
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and his family.
Dr. Iqbal Mahmud: ex VC BUET - For a principled stand against political meddling in Higher Education.
Dr. Muhammad Yunus: Founder and managing Director of the Grameen Bank - For his continuing work for the downtrodden in Bangladesh.
Devasish Roy: Chakma King - For his role in brokering Peace Treaty between Shanti Bahini and the Bangladesh Government, and his ongoing role as spokesperson for his community and positive development in CHT.
Shantu Larma: PJCSS Leader - For his positive efforts to find peaceful solution to CHT conflict
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